Homegrown Wellington

Homegrown

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Cultural & TraditionalWellington

DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking

DurationAutumnEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsHomegrown's defining rule, that every act on

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD

CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type

The story

Homegrown Wellington in Wellington

Homegrown is an all-New-Zealand-artist music festival that ran on the Wellington waterfront for eighteen years before relocating to Hamilton's Claudelands Oval for its 14 March 2026 edition. Descended from the Hamilton-based extreme-sports festival X-Air, it has grown from around 10,000 attendees to more than 23,000 across five stages in its later Wellington years.

Before it was Homegrown, the festival existed as X-Air, an extreme-sports event staged on the Waikato River in Hamilton and hosted at Claudelands for three years, with a music programme running alongside the sports as a secondary drawcard rather than the main event.

Your trip starts here

What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Homegrown's defining rule, that every act on the bill must be a New Zealand artist, has set it apart from most large New Zealand festivals since it took root on the Wellington waterfront roughly in 2007

The mystery stays covered

Its predecessor, X-Air, began as an extreme-sports festival on the Waikato River in Hamilton with music as a secondary attraction, a lineage that makes the festival's 2026 move back to Hamilton's Claudelands Oval a genuine return to its roots for director Andrew Tuck, who is Hamilton-based

The city starts moving

The relocation followed eighteen years on a Wellington waterfront site organisers said had become too physically constrained to grow further, and Claudelands, with capacity up to 50,000, roughly triples the room available at the old site

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining tradition is its all-homegrown booking policy

Water and renewal

Living ritual

showcasing only New Zealand artists across its full lineup rather than importing international headliners

The sacred route

Living ritual

a format inherited from its predecessor event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Use Wellington transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual outdoor festival wear suited to a full day standing across multiple stages; a light layer for the evening once the sun goes down is worth carrying.

Safety

Keep photography restrained at Homegrown Wellington; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Wellington, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.29 S, 174.78 E Open in Google Maps

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Nearest airportWLG — Wellington

TransportUse Wellington transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

Stay areaStay near workable transport in Wellington, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Wellington via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Wellington, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare fares Festival gearCasual outdoor festival wear suited to a full day standing across multiple stages; a light layer for the evening once the sun goes down is worth carrying.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for New Zealand and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Homegrown Wellington?

Homegrown Wellington is listed for March · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Homegrown Wellington take place?

The festival is listed in Wellington, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLhomegrown.net.nz

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March

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Homegrown Wellington

Homegrown Wellington in Wellington

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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